Tourist Tour

Description

A one-day sightseeing tour in Al-Ahsa that includes visiting the most important heritage and historical sites, starting with welcoming participants at Al-Koot Park, passing through Ibrahim Palace, Bay’ah House, and Jawatha Mosque, with a tour of the oasis route, visiting the pottery workshop and Al-Qarah Mountain. The tour includes a local lunch at a traditional restaurant and concludes with shopping at Qaisaria Market and experiencing traditional Arabic coffee. The tour offers a blend of heritage, history, nature, and authentic cultural experiences.

Overview

This daily tour gives participants a unique opportunity to explore the authenticity and historical ambiance of Al-Ahsa. It combines heritage visits, learning about stories and traditions, tasting popular local dishes, and exploring the stunning nature and heritage activities. The tour aims to provide a comprehensive picture of Al-Ahsa’s culture and heritage in an enjoyable and educational way.

((Minimum registration: 20 persons))

Tour Plan

One-Day Itinerary

9:00 AM: Reception at the Meeting Point
Location: Al-Koot Park
Description: Welcoming participants and introducing them to the tour route and program details.
Experience: Meeting the tour guide and getting an overview of the sites to be visited.
Duration: 10 minutes

9:10 - 9:55 AM: Ibrahim Palace (Historic Site)
Description: An old heritage palace and one of the most prominent heritage landmarks in Al-Ahsa. It features a unique architectural style combining Islamic and military designs. It includes an internal mosque, guard towers, and wide courtyards.
Experience: A guided tour inside the palace to explore its beautiful details.
Story: The palace was the administrative and military headquarters and played a major role during the unification of the Kingdom.
Duration: 30-45 minutes

10:00 - 10:30 AM: Bay’ah House
Description: A historic house that tells the story of the pledge (Bay’ah) by the people of Al-Ahsa to King Abdulaziz. It features traditional mud construction and reflects a strong national spirit.
Experience: Exploring the traditional rooms and learning about the pledge history.
Story: This house witnessed the pledge of allegiance by Al-Ahsa’s people to King Abdulaziz, which greatly strengthened national unity.

9:00 AM: Reception at the Meeting Point
Location: Al-Koot Park
Description: Welcoming participants and introducing them to the tour route and program details.
Experience: Meeting the tour guide and getting an overview of the sites to be visited.
Duration: 10 minutes

9:10 - 9:55 AM: Ibrahim Palace (Historic Site)
Description: An old heritage palace and one of the most prominent heritage landmarks in Al-Ahsa. It features a unique architectural style combining Islamic and military designs. It includes an internal mosque, guard towers, and wide courtyards.
Experience: A guided tour inside the palace to explore its beautiful details.
Story: The palace was the administrative and military headquarters and played a major role during the unification of the Kingdom.
Duration: 30-45 minutes

10:00 - 10:30 AM: Bay’ah House
Description: A historic house that tells the story of the pledge (Bay’ah) by the people of Al-Ahsa to King Abdulaziz. It features traditional mud construction and reflects a strong national spirit.
Experience: Exploring the traditional rooms and learning about the pledge history.
Story: This house witnessed the pledge of allegiance by Al-Ahsa’s people to King Abdulaziz, which greatly strengthened national unity.
Duration: 15-30 minutes

10:30 - 10:45 AM: Sikka Abu Bakr
Description: A historic alley containing religious schools and scientific institutes where the Quran and Islamic sciences were taught to students.
Experience: A short walk to learn about the old educational atmosphere in Al-Ahsa.
Duration: 15 minutes

12:15 PM: Al-Amiriyah School (Under Maintenance)
Description: One of the oldest formal schools in Al-Ahsa, symbolizing organized education in the region.
Experience: Viewing the historic building from outside with a guide’s explanation.
Duration: 5 minutes

12:15 - 2:15 PM: Lunch
Location: A traditional restaurant
Description: Enjoying local dishes including popular Al-Ahsa meals such as Al-Ahsa rice and grilled meats in a distinctive heritage atmosphere.
Experience: Tasting traditional dishes in a restaurant with traditional touches.
Duration: 2 hours

Oasis Route (Afternoon):

2:45 - 3:00 PM: Al-Ahsa Red Baker
Description: A popular bakery offering red barley bread with date syrup, known for its special flavor.
Experience: Watching the bread baking process and tasting fresh bread.
Duration: 15 minutes

3:00 - 3:20 PM: Passing by the Main Irrigation Canal
Description: A historic canal used to irrigate the palm oasis, considered one of the oldest irrigation systems in the area.
Experience: Viewing the canal and listening to explanations about ancient irrigation methods.
Duration: 20 minutes

3:20 - 3:50 PM: Jawatha Mosque
Description: One of the oldest mosques in Islam, said to be the second mosque where Friday prayers were held after the Prophet’s Mosque ﷺ.
Experience: Visiting the mosque and learning about its history and religious significance.
Story: Built by Banu Abdul Qais, it stands as a witness to Islam’s arrival in Al-Ahsa.
Duration: 30 minutes

4:00 - 4:30 PM: Pottery Workshop
Description: A traditional pottery workshop showcasing handcrafting using local clay.
Experience: Watching the manufacturing process and purchasing some pottery pieces.
Duration: 30 minutes

4:45 - 6:00 PM: Al-Qarah Mountain
Description: A unique natural landmark known for its cool caves and massive rocks, offering stunning views of the oasis.
Experience: Climbing the mountain and exploring the caves to see the unique rock formations.
Story: The mountain was believed to be a summer refuge for Bedouins due to the coolness of its caves.
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

6:30 - 7:30 PM: Qaisariah Market and Traditional Coffee
Description: A heritage market reflecting the authenticity of Al-Ahsa, with shops selling traditional products.
Experience: Shopping for local products and sitting in a traditional coffee shop to taste Arabic coffee.
Story: The market is one of the oldest traditional markets and is famous for its heritage architecture.
Duration: 1 hour

Tour Conclusion
8:00 PM: Return to the starting point, end of the tour with participant farewell and distribution of souvenir gifts.

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